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Message |
 Topic: Getting past an Interview |
pineapple
Replies: 10
Views: 357
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 Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:34 pm Subject: Getting past an Interview |
| It could help to memorize some standard phrases. For example, the answers to "what are you looking for in a job?" and "what are your strengths?" |
| Topic: Perfect job for Aspies? (with one drawback) |
pineapple
Replies: 8
Views: 525
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:32 pm Subject: Perfect job for Aspies? (with one drawback) |
| I've used ChaCha; it's very cool. But I'm surprised by how little they pay; that isn't cool at all. Isn't $4 an hour way below minimum wage? Would you do this as your only job? |
| Topic: GOOD Work Experiences! |
pineapple
Replies: 7
Views: 282
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:04 pm Subject: GOOD Work Experiences! |
I had a really good job experience once...but I wasn't getting paid. And it was temporary. I miss it very much!  But, it's good to hear that you have a job you love, Phoenix. That's my goal, ... |
| Topic: Scandinavian IT companies employing people with AS |
pineapple
Replies: 3
Views: 186
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:01 pm Subject: Scandinavian IT companies employing people with AS |
I knew there was a reason I liked all things Swedish...  |
| Topic: A job helping aspies! |
pineapple
Replies: 0
Views: 120
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:00 pm Subject: A job helping aspies! |
| So, I've been trying to think of what my career goals might be, and I'm having a hell of a time with it. Most of my interests and talents are in areas that are super-competitive (while I'm so type-B ... |
| Topic: Bloody Employment Agencies! |
pineapple
Replies: 5
Views: 360
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Forum: Work and finding a Job Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:47 pm Subject: Re: Bloody Employment Agencies! |
Do you think they're really geared up for aspies?
No. Recruiters are usually paid by commission, which means most of them aren't going to give much thought to whatever you're actually looking fo ... |
| Topic: You need to be perfect to join the army? |
pineapple
Replies: 35
Views: 828
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 2:01 am Subject: You need to be perfect to join the army? |
| I was under the impression that the US Army is getting a lot more lenient these days. Apparently, their numbers are way down. Which doesn't surprise me much. |
| Topic: Do you repeat yourself alot? |
pineapple
Replies: 33
Views: 612
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:59 am Subject: Do you repeat yourself alot? |
| All the time. It's embarrassing, because I'll repeat really dumb, unimportant stuff over and over. |
| Topic: Can you swim? |
pineapple
Replies: 58
Views: 1233
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:58 am Subject: Can you swim? |
| I don't drown, but I don't have the technique to swim laps. |
| Topic: Planning your days |
pineapple
Replies: 16
Views: 372
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:02 am Subject: Re: Planning your days |
First, you have to get out of bed! You're not going to ever be employed otherwise, because the only work you could do in bed is not worth the loss of your health and dignity. Set your alarm for the ... |
| Topic: Planning your days |
pineapple
Replies: 16
Views: 372
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:51 am Subject: Planning your days |
When I was unemployed I felt weird as hell.
At least it's good to know I'm not the only one! I feel weird as hell too. |
| Topic: Planning your days |
pineapple
Replies: 16
Views: 372
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:14 pm Subject: Planning your days |
Maybe making a list of thing that need to be done...I don't know. If I don't plan what I am going to do with my day, I sometimes wind up doing nothing. 
Yeah, that's what I do. My problem i ... |
| Topic: Planning your days |
pineapple
Replies: 16
Views: 372
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:50 pm Subject: Planning your days |
Hai guyz...
I'm unemployed right now; looking for work. Not knowing how to plan or structure my days is almost as frustrating as being unemployed and broke. Without the structure of school/a job, I ... |
| Topic: My Cat |
pineapple
Replies: 7
Views: 198
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:23 pm Subject: My Cat |
| Aww, I'm sorry for your loss. It's good that you're doing something to commemorate her, I think that helps. I lost my cat last year when he was just 11 months old, so I know how hard it can be. Som ... |
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